A sources with knowledge of the team’s thinking said the franchise’s rebranding is already under way, but that a name change has not been formally requested to the NBA. A new team name could be in place by the 2013-14 season.
When (Hornets owner Tom) Benson signed an agreement to purchase the Hornets for $338 million on April 13, he immediately said he wanted the team’s name to be more identifiable with New Orleans.
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by Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports SAN ANTONIO — Ask Gregg Popovich about Tim Duncan, and the San Antonio Spurs coach will espouse the merits of his beloved big man. Ask him to talk about himself — specifically Duncan
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A lot of voices chiming in on Dwight and the Lakers - here's another, Stan Van Gundy who says on radio that http://t.co/3BkovEGW7u Stan Van Gundy thinks Dwight Howard wasn't happy with Lakers role
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Lots of fouls and missed shots and ugly turnovers and Reggie Miller talking... So yeah, not great stuff in Game 1 Still amazed that Knicks didn't force Lance Stephenson to shoot jumpers... He had WAY to many attempts in/around the rim. Dare him to shoot
